Description
A budget-friendly, kid-approved breakfast casserole that combines savory sausage, eggs, and sharp cheddar cheese. It’s easy to assemble, feeds a crowd, and can be made ahead for busy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound breakfast sausage (pork or turkey, links or bulk)
- 12 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream or whole milk
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust based on sausage saltiness)
- Optional: 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- Optional: 1 cup frozen hash browns, thawed
- Optional: 1-2 teaspoons hot sauce
- Optional: 2 cups bread cubes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through. Drain excess grease, leaving a little for flavor.
- Add diced onion to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft. Add garlic and dried sage in the last minute.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs, cream (or milk), salt, and pepper until uniform and slightly frothy.
- Spread the sausage and onion mixture evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese over the meat.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the top.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese on the very top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center is just set (jiggles slightly like custard).
- Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Shred your own cheese for better melting. Taste sausage before adding salt as brands vary. Can be assembled the night before and refrigerated overnight; add 5-10 minutes to baking time if cold. Do not freeze after baking as eggs become rubbery; freeze uncooked instead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 580
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Protein: 22
Keywords: breakfast casserole, sausage and eggs, budget breakfast, meal prep, easy breakfast, cheddar cheese, make ahead breakfast